| ZIP Code | 80117 |
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| City | Kiowa |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Elbert County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,363 ft |
| Latitude | 39.395522 |
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| Longitude | -104.389585 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 82% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 601 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 255 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 241 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 232 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 426 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,342 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $623,600 ▲ 124% above avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,292/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 954 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 954 |
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| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 80117 is located in Kiowa, Colorado, within Elbert County. With a population of 2,516, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.1 years. Economically, 80117 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,342 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80117 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $623,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,292 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 73% since 2019.
The population of 80117 is primarily White (80.45%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80117 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 80117 in Kiowa, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,516 residents, a median household income of $104,342, and a median home value of $623,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.